Serving 803 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Junction K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Junction K-8's student population of 803 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Junction K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junction K-8 is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5550 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junction K-8's ranking?
Junction K-8 is ranked #5550 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Junction K-8 often compared to?
Junction K-8is often viewed alongside schools like William Mendenhall Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Junction K-8?
803 students attend Junction K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Junction K-8 students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junction K-8?
Junction K-8 has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Junction K-8 offer ?
Junction K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Junction K-8 part of?
Junction K-8 is part of Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.
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